THE CES 2024 Las Vegas is in full swing. There are several foreign brands, including a young manufacturer Vietnamese VinFastfounded in 2018.

In addition to the new small SUV VF3with a fake look Suzuki Jimny, VinFast also introduced the concept 100% electric pickup. Christened V. F. Dykythis is the first car of its kind for the Asian neo-manufacturer.

VinFast VF Wild: to the future electric pickup

The concept foreshadows the upcoming pickup truck that will join the lineup VF8 SUV AND VF9 already existing The model has a very adventurous design, clearly oriented to use off-road The manufacturer claims to have put the design at the service of aerodynamic characteristics and environmental friendliness.

The model measures Length 5.32 mFor Width 1.99 m. For comparison, Cyber ​​truck with You are here has a length of 5.88 m and a width of 2.03 m.

The advantage of the VinFast pickup lies in its expandable capabilities. The car has an innovative central tailgate that provides more space for loading by opening the bed towards the passenger compartment. According to the manufacturer, this length is unmatched in the mid-range pickup segment. The design also includes a panoramic glass roof and digital exterior mirrors to improve aerodynamics.

Another new Cybertruck competitor?

The Vietnamese manufacturer clearly wants to attract the attention of the American public, a fan of large pickups.

With such a vehicle in the North American market, the pickup, however, faces already established competition. In particular, we can quote Ford F-150 LightningTHE Rivian R1T or the future Tesla cyber truck and Fisker Alaska. To stand out, we assume that the Vietnamese will move towards an aggressive pricing policy and insist on interesting modularity in the segment.

According to the brand, the car was developed in collaboration with Australian design studio Gomitiv and required more than 8,000 hours of work. At the moment, there is no information about its powertrain or its autonomy.

Tran Mai Hoa, Deputy General Manager of Sales and Marketing of VinFast Global, said: “ We are very proud to introduce the VinFast VF Wild concept, which complements our mission to make high-quality sustainable electric vehicles available to the general market. This is not just a new product in our offer; this demonstrates our commitment to enter the fast-growing electric pickup market. »

The word “Wild” in the model’s name symbolizes the “force of nature” and embodies the brand’s spirit of pushing boundaries and going beyond, reflecting its ongoing commitment to a green future for all.

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